Can I extend my stay in Thailand to 3 months with a visa run or covid extension?

Thailand visa extension Visa exemption Tourist visa Visa run to Cambodia COVID-19 extension Immigration advice Expat living in Thailand

May 2, 2022

3 years ago

Stewart **********

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I was hoping to stay in thailand for 90 days but im still waiting for my tr (60 day) visa to get approved and sent and then extend by 30 days while out there.  

If I don't get it in time and just go on my passport visa exemption I know I can get an extension and stay for 2 months but is there any way of staying for 3 months by doing a visa run to Cambodia or getting a covid extension. 

All advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring about extending their stay in Thailand for a total of 90 days starting with a 60-day TR visa and a potential 30-day extension while awaiting visa approval. They also explore options of using the visa exemption for a 2-month stay or performing a visa run to Cambodia to achieve a 3-month stay. Comments from other users confirm that a visa run is possible and discuss the conditions of visa exemptions and tourist visas.

Terary **********

I have not done any visa runs post-covid, however I used to do theme all the time. There are few in this group who have done visa runs to Cambodia, one individual claimed to have completed the whole journey in a couple of days.

Further, I imagine over the next few months more options will open up.

3 years ago

Stewart **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Yes. From the UK it is.

3 years ago

Miguel *************

Hi Stewart, a bit off-topic: can you confirm then that visa exemption is 30 days extendable to 60 and with a Tourist Visa 60 extendable to 90? Thanks!

Brandon ************

correct

Miguel *************

do you know how much the TR costs?

3 years ago

Stewart **********

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@Miguel ************

£30

3 years ago

Miguel *************

Thanks,

@Stewart *********

3 years ago

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Miguel *************

Bobby ********

Visa run possible with flight to Phnom Penh and return. Covid extension available until May 24

3 years ago

Stewart **********

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@Bobby *******

ahhhh. So that's no good fir me. I arrive on the 4th May. But believe I need to be in my extension period before I can apply for the covid extension.

Is that right ?

3 years ago

Bobby ********

@Stewart *********

Yes, unless the covid concession is extended again, you wouldn't be eligible for it.

3 years ago

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Bobby ********

Moon ******

Yes

3 years ago

Jaherul ******

Was wondering the same